courtroom

[ kawrt-room, -room, kohrt- ]

noun

1. a room in which the sessions of a law court are held.

courtroom

/ -ˌrʊm; ˈkɔːtˌruːm /

noun

1. a room in which the sittings of a law court are held

Word History and Origins

Origin of courtroom¹

First recorded in 1670–80; court + room

Example Sentences

He found himself embarrassed in the courtroom one day and developed an intense grievance against the Justice Department for allegedly failing to defend him in the press.

From Salon

In September, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to all nine federal tax charges he faced, just as jury selection was about to begin in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times

Last Monday, 28 years after their last courtroom appearance, the brothers teleconferenced into a hearing from prison, during which their aunt pleaded for their release.

From BBC

As Wong left the courtroom, he shouted: “I love Hong Kong.”

From BBC

Standby tickets do not guarantee access to the courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bench
• courthouse
• tribunal